ExpressJet announced last week that it would suspend flying of several at-risk operations. ExpressJet and Delta have agreed to terminate their agreement for ExpressJet operations under the Delta Connection banner on September 1st. ExpressJet will cease its branded commercial operation under its own banner on September 2nd. The 39 aircraft currently used for these flights will be returned to the lessor.
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We were skeptical about ExpressJet’s ability to succeed under its own brand, but the service seemed consistent, and we had hopes they could build a regional following. But perhaps from the beginning the odds were aganst them, and with the fuel prices that are hitting everyone, it was not meant to be.
The model seemed sound though, serving secondary city pairs that had a sufficient collection of passengers, but not enough for a full operation.Oh, well. Another one bites the dust.
